After following dots on the internet during the Kiwi Brevet, I thought SPOT trackers were a fantastic thing to have with you when you are out in the Whop Whops. I'd never heard of them until then, and now I will always consider taking one when I am far from civilisation, cell coverage, and support.

In case you're wondering, you can hire them (and other personal locator beacons) from www.salcom.co.nz and there are other companies hiring locator beacons too.